Anti Inflammatory Pomegranate & Mint Watercress Salad
Peppery watercress, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, cool cucumber rounds, and torn fresh mint come together in a salad that looks stunning and tastes even better. Every ingredient here pulls its weight from an anti-inflammatory standpoint — the olive oil and walnuts bring healthy fats, turmeric and black pepper are a classic pairing that maximizes absorption, and pomegranate is loaded with antioxidant compounds. A quick two-to-three minute toast in a dry skillet is all the walnuts need to go from raw to deeply fragrant and golden, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. The dressing is just a whisk-together situation — olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of raw honey, turmeric, and black pepper — so you're on the table in minutes with zero fuss. It serves four, making it an easy weeknight side or a light lunch that genuinely feels like a treat. Toss gently right before serving so the watercress stays lively and the dressing coats every leaf without wilting anything down.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 5 oz watercress, thick stems trimmed
- 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, turmeric, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
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